Want to Buy WTB: Photoshop 2 for OS 9

dorff · May 27, 2013

Hi Guys,

Strange request here, but I'll explain. We are trying to get an old drum scanner going, and it seems the only suitable software platform is Photoshop 2 (not CS2!!). If any of you have this old dinosaur still lying around on a disc somewhere, PLEASE let me know.

Kind regards,
dorff

CatLABS · May 27, 2013

What make and model scanner are you trying to set up?

dorff · May 29, 2013

The scanner is a Screen DT-S1030ai. It needs a special plugin folder called PS Preferences that is apparently only present in version 2 of PS. Version 3 and onwards don't have that folder, according to my friend who is working on it. He has tried all the different possibilities in terms of cables, OS etc, and it seems that Photoshop 2 is now the only avenue for success.

Regards,
dorff

brucemuir · May 29, 2013

Any chance of a viewscan build or solution? (im sure you already explored this)
I know the feeling with this orphaned gear. Such a drag.

Earliest i have is 7.
Goodluck!!!

BTMarcais · May 29, 2013

I have 3,5,6,7. But no 2. Close but not quite.
-Brian

John_Nikon_F · May 29, 2013

I *think* have a copy of 2.5.1. Unfortunately, it's already been registered, since it's installed on my IIci. I may also have 2.0.1, but would have to look for the floppies. With respect to 2.0.1, it doesn't have jpeg support, whereas 2.5.1 does. Otherwise, the interface is the same, and I'm pretty sure it has the PS Preferences folder.

Better yet, here ya go...

http://macintoshgarden.org/apps/adobe-photoshop-251

http://macintoshgarden.org/apps/photoshop-201

The 2.5.1 link is to the original install disks with serial number. The 2.0.1 link is a personalized copy.

-J

dorff · Jun 10, 2013

Hi All,

Thanks for the kind help. My friend reported that he has the machine working now. Sort of.

dorff

Want to Buy WTB: Photoshop 2 for OS 9

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CatLABS

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